What Is Attainable Dream Car From Year You Were Born?

"JR1" (type35bugatti) 06/23/2017 at 07:47 • Filed to: None

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I have two. Both were 400hp super cars in there era.

19JRC99 > JR1 06/23/2017 at 07:49

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Perhaps a Viper GTS? I don’t know. 1999 Dakota R/T (Though I’d really just want the engine for my ‘96.) There’s not much from 1999 I’d actually want. 1969, on the other hand....

Nibby > JR1 06/23/2017 at 07:51

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random001 > JR1 06/23/2017 at 07:53

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Damn punk, get that dream car off my lawn.

vondon302 > JR1 06/23/2017 at 07:59

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Damn I’m old. Can’t really afford one these anyway.

Tekamul > JR1 06/23/2017 at 08:00

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Born in malaise era. Nothing good attainable, as they were built in such rarity. Maybe a 928? Or a 911 turbo beat to shit that will quickly kill me ass first in a tree.

nerd_racing > JR1 06/23/2017 at 08:00

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Hmm... http://www.caranddriver.com/features/1987-10best-cars-feature-1987-mazda-rx-7-turbo-page-8

nerd_racing > vondon302 06/23/2017 at 08:04

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My dad just sold a non boss mustang this year. he got over 20 grand for it and it wasn’t even numbers matching. I was shocked. Similar color scheme too.

facw > JR1 06/23/2017 at 08:06

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Damn young people. In any event, enjoy it now, prices will go back up as these things get older. In any event, I’d have to be buying an Esprit or perhaps a DMC-12. Can’t find any of either from my birth year for sale, but looks like around $20-$50k for the former and $25-$80k for the latter which is attainable if not wise.

pip bip - choose Corrour > JR1 06/23/2017 at 08:08

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nothing from ‘73 here (Australia) is within reach

Sweet Trav > JR1 06/23/2017 at 08:09

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1987 Buick Grand National GNX

1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

1987 Pontiac Trans-Am

1987 Mitsubishi Starion TSI

1987 Toyota Supra Turbo

1987 Dodge Charger GLHS

1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe

(And If you’re a billionare anything is attainable)

1987 Ferrari F40

Damn, 87 was a good year for cars...

JR1 > 19JRC99 06/23/2017 at 08:12

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People born in the 60s are spoiled with options

Rust and Dust - Oppositelock Forever > Tekamul 06/23/2017 at 08:14

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LOL. I was born in ‘79. Guess I’ll go find another post...

JR1 > Nibby 06/23/2017 at 08:14

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Interesting choice

Nibby > JR1 06/23/2017 at 08:14

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the only acceptable answer for 1990

JR1 > vondon302 06/23/2017 at 08:16

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Well you have the faster and newer version

JR1 > Tekamul 06/23/2017 at 08:19

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Both are quite good choices

vondon302 > JR1 06/23/2017 at 08:22

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Compromises have been made.

:-)

JR1 > nerd_racing 06/23/2017 at 08:22

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Very cool car. Still cheap too

vondon302 > nerd_racing 06/23/2017 at 08:23

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Anything fast back goes for stupid money nowadays.

JR1 > facw 06/23/2017 at 08:24

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Hopefully I’ll be able to afford one before prices skyrocket

JR1 > pip bip - choose Corrour 06/23/2017 at 08:25

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Bummer

JR1 > Sweet Trav 06/23/2017 at 08:26

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If I was getting an 87 the Monte Carlo SS would be cool

Carsbikesscooters > JR1 06/23/2017 at 08:28

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2002 m3

2002 911 turbo

19JRC99 > JR1 06/23/2017 at 08:29

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They really are. My Dad was born in 1970.

So he’s got

Challenger

Charger

Cuda

Nova

Chevelle

Camaro

Torino

Cougar

Firebird

GTO

and the list goes on.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > JR1 06/23/2017 at 08:30

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Anybody born in 85 want to do the leg work for me, I genuinely doubt anything interesting or fun was on offer that year.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > JR1 06/23/2017 at 08:48

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1998 Euro-spec E36 M3 sedan.

interstate366, now In The Industry > JR1 06/23/2017 at 08:50

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1986. So MK3 Supra, Z31 300ZX, Grand National, or Mondial 3.2.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > JR1 06/23/2017 at 08:51

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Syclone was ‘91... Typhoon died in ‘93 :(

So here she is... Miss ‘94. Sometimes a consolation prize isn’t bad. Actually tbh even though I love the other two I’d be more likely to end up in one of these anyway

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > JR1 06/23/2017 at 08:57

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1978 isn’t a great year for cars that are awesome and that I could buy. I’ll go with Land Cruiser.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > JR1 06/23/2017 at 09:20

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While I know these are almost importable, 2 years from now is a more realistic goal for me. From 1994, the Autozam AZ-1. I want one in blue with the Mazdaspeed body kit. So when we are both 25, I hope to have one.

marshknute > JR1 06/23/2017 at 09:24

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JR1 > Carsbikesscooters 06/23/2017 at 09:24

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Both good picks. 2002 era M3 is my personal favorite

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > JR1 06/23/2017 at 09:30

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Maybe an ‘85 Esprit...

The one above was on BaT a while back for under $20k, but more like $40 would be more normal. If we’re reaching a bit further, maybe a V8 Volante - more in the $100k range.

1967ers - lover of dead auto marques > 19JRC99 06/23/2017 at 09:45

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Attainable, though. I’m also a 1970 product. From what I see, the most readily-attainable car (I put a price limit of $7500 CDN) that would still be a nice driver looks like the Skylark.

fintail > JR1 06/23/2017 at 09:47

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Depends on the definition of attainable and dream. 6.9s are still relatively inexpensive vs their original price and complexity - just don’t restore it yourself, you’ll always be under water:

These were once attainable, does that count?

Same story here, once pretty cheap for what they are:

Not attainable, but the older ones are the purest:

Money pit but endless style for the money:

In the real world, these are maybe cooler than they are given credit for:

Also on that, Smokey style Trans Ams, disco Corvettes, etc.

I was born when peak malaise was within sight.

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > JR1 06/23/2017 at 09:51

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I already own one, although it’s not a GS-R. Plus I wish it was a ‘96 so it would have OBDII.

After that would be a Z-28 Camaro

Then I guess, although it’s not attainable to me right now, would be a 1st gen NSX.

nermal > JR1 06/23/2017 at 09:58

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Don’t let your dreams be dreams.

Textured Soy Protein > JR1 06/23/2017 at 10:23

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I can think of no finer vehicle than the 1982 Corvette Collector Edition.

Except of course for the 1982 Toyota Celica Supra P-Type

JR1 > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 06/23/2017 at 10:47

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There is the SVO Mustang, early C4 Vette, cool 4x4s, and probably some Euro stuff too

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > JR1 06/23/2017 at 11:23

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Well, there was the BMW 750il:

The P38 Range Rover:

And, depending on your definition of attainable, the F355:

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > JR1 06/23/2017 at 11:27

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‘84 Ferrari 308 is the first thing that comes to mind.

Nibbles > JR1 06/23/2017 at 11:49

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Literally nothing of interest, car wise, came from 1983.

Kiltedpadre > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 06/23/2017 at 11:58

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There’s also the Buick GN

Kiltedpadre > JR1 06/23/2017 at 12:09

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I will begrudgingly take part. My two best options would be either a Mercedes 450sl or a Land Cruiser. With the land cruiser quickly getting to where decent ones are barely attainable. Why do I say begrudgingly? Because I was born in 1980 and just as a glimpse of the available options this made a list ranking the 6 best looking cars from 1980.

Svart Smart, traded in his Smart > JR1 06/23/2017 at 12:19

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190E (1987).

CaptDale - is secretly British > JR1 06/23/2017 at 13:03

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Lets see 1991:

Mitsubishi 3000GT

911 Turbo Coupe

928

JR1 > interstate366, now In The Industry 06/23/2017 at 13:20

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Go Mondial

JR1 > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 06/23/2017 at 13:22

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That’s a good pick though

JR1 > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) 06/23/2017 at 13:22

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Pretty good pick honestly

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > JR1 06/23/2017 at 13:24

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yup

JR1 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 06/23/2017 at 14:59

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Those are very cool and interesting little cars.

JR1 > marshknute 06/23/2017 at 14:59

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I second the NSX and the Jeep

JR1 > fintail 06/23/2017 at 15:02

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Might have been peak malesia but every car you mentioned was cool

JR1 > nermal 06/23/2017 at 15:02

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To each their own!

JR1 > Textured Soy Protein 06/23/2017 at 15:03

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I think I might take the Vette

JR1 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 06/23/2017 at 15:04

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Mm the F355. Perhaps my favorite modern Ferrari

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > JR1 06/23/2017 at 15:11

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My dad has a 40 and 55, I don’t think the 55 was made that late, but I don’t know.

Die-Trying > JR1 06/23/2017 at 15:39

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well, its not EXACTLY from the year that i was born, but it WAS produced through that year, with only minor changes........ i have made.......*UPDATES to the driveline.

i also have one of my previous project trucks FROM the actual year that i was born

v8, awd, *cough auto *cough, super short stepside. great truck around corners. has 295 50 15 tires all the way around, handles like its on rails. 

JR1 > Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) 06/23/2017 at 17:03

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Always a good pick

JR1 > Kiltedpadre 06/23/2017 at 17:05

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80 is more of a 4x4 year than anything else. Not many desirable cars for sure

JR1 > CaptDale - is secretly British 06/23/2017 at 17:05

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Always kinda wanted a Mitsubishi 3000GT

JR1 > Die-Trying 06/23/2017 at 17:07

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Those are cool trucks for sure

Kiltedpadre > JR1 06/23/2017 at 17:13

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Yeah, I’d actually like to have an AMC Eagle wagon but didn’t include it since I wouldn’t call it a dream car.

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > JR1 06/23/2017 at 17:34

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I’m sure if I put some time into it, I could find quite a few others.

CaptDale - is secretly British > JR1 06/23/2017 at 17:38

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Yeah they are kinda neat

Die-Trying > JR1 06/23/2017 at 17:42

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thanks, mine is SUPER short. i put the cab of a silverado onto the frame of a k5 blazer, and then chopped out the extra from a step side bed(the step). i havent seen any others like it(in person). it had a decently built 350, when i had first gotten done putting it together, but the guy that i got the engine from(buddy deal) had killed a cam in it, and got rid of it to me for “not much” i cleaned out the guts of the engine, best i could, and converted it to a roller set up. BUT the engine had already hurt its rod bearings. i got a few DOZEN really fun miles out of it with that engine......and then it proceeded to stack its rod bearings. i caught it in time to save the block and crank, but it was still frustrating. i put together a “place holder 350" a nothing special stock engine, and have been wringing the miles out of it.. it isnt the ridiculous monster that i had originally put together, but it is still quick, and is a ton of fun around corners. now that all the major bugs been wrung out of it, should be good for a long time coming.......

JR1 > Die-Trying 06/23/2017 at 19:04

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The great thing about a 350 is parts are plentiful and common so if you ever want to get a little more power out of it there is always a way. Surprised a truck corners on rails but definitely cool!

Die-Trying > JR1 06/23/2017 at 19:18

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i was surprised that the truck could corner too. there is enough tire there, and the truck has a fulltime 4x4 transfer case, with a differential inside it. the truck just pulls itself through the corners. its also just low enough at its stock height, that it isnt tipsy..

the nice thing is that old trucks just dont seem to go out of style....

interstate366, now In The Industry > JR1 06/23/2017 at 21:54

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Nah, Supra with a straight-piped 1GZ swap and an R154 transmission.

Die-Trying > JR1 06/23/2017 at 22:45

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there was some downright decent stuff in 80.......

Nauraushaun > JR1 06/24/2017 at 00:09

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Actually my attainable dream car. Came out the year I was born. What could be more perfect?

JR1 > Die-Trying 06/24/2017 at 08:34

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Might be the best car from the end of 70s into beginning of 80s

JR1 > Nauraushaun 06/24/2017 at 08:35

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Not much those are great.

RT > JR1 01/29/2018 at 05:29

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Are you sure about that?

JR1 > RT 02/08/2018 at 07:31

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Oh the Ferrari is pretty excellent... but so is the Firebird in a very different way